SN1 2EQ is a safe, established residential area on Colbourne Street, 0.5km from Gorse Hill in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the South Swindon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, down 14.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN1 2EQ are sourced from Output Area E00078258 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLBOURNE STREET, SN1 2EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLBOURNE STREET, SN1 2EQ.
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£ 48,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN1 2EQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SN1 2EQ — 65% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN1 2EQ. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 172,250
22 sales · Mean £ 173,712
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN1 2EQ is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gorse Hill Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Drove Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic College
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Mountford Manor Primary School
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
EOTAS Swindon
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Angelique Guest House0.3 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.8 km
- Thistle Express Swindon0.8 km
- SW Bed & Breakast0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Swindon Bowls Club0.5 km
- The Great Western Hotel0.6 km
- Meca0.9 km
- Queenstown Social Club0.7 km
- The Merlin1.0 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Abbys Food Stores0.5 km
- Paradise Deli0.3 km
- Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.3 km
- Zabka Polski Sklep0.4 km
- India Bazzar Super Market0.4 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.1 km
- Pizza King Chicken0.4 km
- Super Pizza0.9 km
- Swindon Kebab House0.3 km
- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.4 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council)0.8 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Korky's Takeaway1.0 km
- Pumpkin0.9 km
- Swindon No 1 Street Cafe1.0 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Wilko0.9 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative1.0 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.1 km
- Tesco Extra0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon0.9 km
Bus Stops
- County Road Corner0.1 km
- Tesco Superstore0.2 km
- Tesco Superstore0.2 km
- County Road Corner0.2 km
- Gladstone Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN12EQ · Data under Open Government Licence